Whistler Running Experience

Despite rain, runners enjoy brisk workout on trails near Mount Currie



By Stephanie Hill

Reporter

Special to the QuestionOrganizers hailed the Mosquito Lake Wilderness Trail Run in Mount Currie as a huge success on the weekend. Despite rainy conditions, Sunday’s event attracted more than 40 runners and raised more than $300 for Pemberton Search and Rescue.Sean Wolfe, who lives near Mosquito Lake and does most of his training on the surrounding trails, placed first in the nine-kilometre trail run. Second place went to Duncan Munro, and Jen Tabernor finished third. Although it was a rainy day, the course conditions were good because the weather has been relatively dry lately, organizer Jeanette Helmer said. Afterward, everyone went to Krystyna’s café in Mount Currie for refreshments.“It was great. A big thank you to Krystyna,” Helmer said. “Events like this show people the wonderful trails, and a lot of people said that the event was so worthwhile just to see views and scenery,” she said.“Pemberton has a strong community of runners and walkers ,” Helmer added. “All the trails in Pemberton and very accessible, and are great to walk. However, it was a shame we didn’t see as many people as we would have liked due to the rain.”The next organized run in the Pemberton area is the Spud Run, which takes place July 1.Wolfe wins Mosquito Lake run “Trail running is a good alternative to more traditional racing,” Helmer said. “It’s a great way to see the different areas of Pemberton.”